The dress of the Assamese people have social and cultural associations with it lending it a grace which is unique to it. Ancient texts like Kalika Puran, Shri Harsha Charita and paintings etc. have proper evidence regarding the apparel of the people of ancient Assam. During the Ahom reign, the Assamese dress witnessed tremendous change. […]
Assam’s climatic conditions are conductive for the cultivation of rice, since rainfall occurs most of the time of the year. There are three varieties of rice grains available in Assam : Aahu, Saali and Bau. Therefore rice is one of the main agricultural products in Assam and it is also the staple Mod of
The history of painting in Assam can be traced back from I the 7th century. History says that besides other valuable presents Bhaskar Varman sent ‘Paat aaru Tulika’ (Leaf and Brush) with other equipments of painting to his friendly peer Harshavardhan. The practice of painting in ancient Assam is mentioned in ‘Harshacharit’
Human Resource: Human Resource is an important factor to determine the feasibility of economic development of a country. Human Resources mean the population of an economy. Rapid population growth is advantageous to the under populated developing economy but it is an obstacle in economic development of an over populated economy like Assam. Assam’s land area
Assam is very rich in water resources. Water is important and essential for human beings, animals and plants and at the same time it is essential for agricultural development, industry, animal husbandry and overall economic development is depended upon it. Water available in the State can be classified as surface water and ground water. Both
Forests play an important role in human civilization. It provides a wide range of goods and various ecological services. Forestry represents the second-largest land use in India after agriculture. The forests resources of Assam play a crucial role in meeting a wide diversity of needs for millions. Forest is also an important source of livelihood
It is observed to celebrate the harvesting of grain. It is usually held on the 14th and 15th of January (1st and 2nd Maagh, the tenth month of Assamese calendar). The first day is called Uruka, when people build a temporary shed and have feast. Four bamboo rods are placed beside the four posts and
Kati Bihu Towards the end of Aahin (sixth month of the Assamese calendar) month the farmers’ labour brings fdrth the golden glow on the ripe grain. In the month of Kaati (seventh month of the Assamese Calendar) following Aahin, the farmer gets ready to welcome Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. It is done
Crude oil: Crude oil is the ‘most important mineral product of Assam. Total production of petroleum crude in Assam accounts for nearly 50 per cent of country’s total petroleum output till 1970. Assam produced about 15 per cent of total petroleum crude produced in India. Crude oil is available in Sibsagar, Jorhat, Golaghat, Tinisukia and
